Cuyo, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 5318 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cuyo |
| Area (2013) | 84.95 km2 (32.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,489 |
| Density (2020) | 277 / km2 (716 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 51' North, 121° 1' East (10.8486, 121.0137) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.3 meters (73.1 feet) |
Cuyo is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 84.95 square kilometers or 32.80 square miles which constitutes 0.58% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,489. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.73% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 277 inhabitants per square kilometer or 716 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cuyo has 17 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balading | 3.43% | 806 | 759 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| Bangcal | 6.17% | 1,449 | 1,441 | 0.56% | 0.12% |
| Cabigsing | 8.78% | 2,062 | 2,064 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
| Caburian | 1.97% | 463 | 431 | 7.42% | 1.52% |
| Caponayan | 5.60% | 1,315 | 1,211 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Catadman | 4.87% | 1,144 | 1,219 | -6.15% | -1.33% |
| Funda | 2.70% | 634 | 536 | 18.28% | 3.60% |
| Lagaoriao | 3.44% | 807 | 720 | 12.08% | 2.43% |
| Lubid | 3.82% | 898 | 825 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Lungsod | 4.86% | 1,141 | 1,034 | 10.35% | 2.09% |
| Manamoc | 12.36% | 2,904 | 2,631 | 10.38% | 2.10% |
| Maringian | 5.73% | 1,347 | 1,419 | -5.07% | -1.09% |
| Pawa | 6.71% | 1,577 | 1,542 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| San Carlos | 5.99% | 1,406 | 1,412 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Suba | 18.92% | 4,444 | 4,037 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Tenga-tenga | 2.71% | 637 | 679 | -6.19% | -1.33% |
| Tocadan | 1.94% | 455 | 400 | 13.75% | 2.75% |
| Cuyo Total | 23,489 | 22,360 | 5.05% | 1.04% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cuyo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,108,419.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,632,131.18 | – |
| 2010 | 45,094,791.86 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 57,565,680.33 | 27.65% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 62,882,783.59 | – |
| 2015 | 70,507,848.57 | 12.13% |
| 2016 | 82,108,419.27 | 16.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cuyo in the 2015 Census was 22,184 broken down into 5,103 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,281 | 2,897 | 5.27 | |
| 16,693 | 3,159 | 5.28 | |
| 18,253 | 3,609 | 5.06 | |
| 19,827 | 4,170 | 4.75 | |
| 21,719 | 4,513 | 4.81 | |
| 22,184 | 5,103 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cuyo is 10 to 14, with 2,687 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 283 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 426 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,737 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,317 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,687 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,353 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,731 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,537 | 6.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,471 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,455 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,376 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,179 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,016 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 884 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 697 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 495 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 420 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 283 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 296 | 1.32% |
| Total | 22,360 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cuyo grew from 12,773 in 1903 to 23,489 in 2020, an increase of 10,716 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 1,129 people, from the previous population of 22,360 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,773 | – | |
| 14,791 | 0.93% | |
| 17,492 | 0.84% | |
| 17,599 | 0.06% | |
| 20,394 | 1.30% | |
| 12,534 | -4.65% | |
| 12,839 | 0.48% | |
| 14,692 | 2.73% | |
| 15,294 | 0.40% | |
| 16,694 | 1.65% | |
| 18,257 | 1.94% | |
| 20,040 | 1.29% | |
| 21,847 | 3.19% | |
| 22,360 | 0.44% | |
| 23,489 | 1.04% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cuyo for the year 2019 was 14,303, broken down into 7,057 males and 7,246 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cuyo is situated at approximately 10° 51' North, 121° 1' East, in the island of Cuyo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.3 meters or 73.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Cuyo are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Roxas City, Capiz, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Magsaysay, Palawan, Agutaya, Palawan, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Belison, Antique, Hamtic, Antique, and Patnongon, Antique. Its distance from the national capital is 413.43 kilometers (256.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Magsaysay, Palawan, 4.64 kilometers (2.88 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Agutaya, Palawan, 33.83 kilometers (21.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, 102.62 kilometers (63.76 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Belison, Antique, 104.19 kilometers (64.74 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Hamtic, Antique, 107.60 kilometers (66.86 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Patnongon, Antique, 107.96 kilometers (67.08 miles) to the East (N86°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 171.39 kilometers (106.50 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 180.57 kilometers (112.20 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 195.63 kilometers (121.56 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 202.90 kilometers (126.08 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 206.82 kilometers (128.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Bacolod, 213.30 kilometers (132.54 miles) to the East (S85°E)
Distance from Manila: 413.43 kilometers (256.89 miles) to the North (N0°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.